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Three Monologues by Jennifer Johnston

The final and most ambitious City of Culture 2013 Playhouse production

Arts and the Community working together

COME WATCHTheatre, Music, Comedy P5-26

5-7 Artillery StreetDerry Londonderry, BT48 6RG, Northern IrelandTel: 028 71 268027Fax: 028 71 261884www.derryplayhouse.co.ukinfo@derryplayhouse.co.uk

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EDUCATIONTraining ,Workshops P28-31

HIRE USVenue and Room hireP33

AT A GLANCE Opening times, mapP34-35

BOx OffICE INfORMATIONOPENING HOURS Monday- Friday 10.30am- 5.30pm, Saturday: 10am- 4pm

HOW TO BOOKBy Telephone: Call (028)71268027 during box office hours.In person: Simply call into the box office during office hours.Online: Log on to www.derryplayhouse.co.uk anytimeOn the Night: The Box Office will be open 45 minutes before a performance for ticket sales/collections.

Concessions available for those in receipt of benefits, students, under 18’s and senior citizens. Group discounts also available. Please phone Box Office in advance for details.

ACCESS & DISABLED PATRONSWinner of the William Keown Prestige Access Award 2010, The Playhouse has full access for disabled patrons and an infra-red hearing assisted system is installed in our theatre. If patrons have any special requirements, please contact the Box Office and we will be happy to help in any way we can.

LATECOMERSLatecomers cannot be admitted once a performance has started until a suitable interval.

REfUND POLICYPlease note that there are no refunds, expect in the event of the show being cancelled.

MAILING LISTTo receive this brochure and other regular mailings, both by post and email, join our free mailing list by contacting the Box Office or visit www.derryplayhouse.co.uk or emailing whatson@derryplayhouse.co.uk.

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THE PLAYHOUSE JAMMHOUSESaturday 14th, 21st September, 26th October 10pm

SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER, 10PMJAMMHOUSE AND OH YEAH! MUSIC CENTRE PRESENT FUSE

A showcase of new short films with a strong link to music - music documentary, music videos, animated films with an original score and anything in between, with performances from the hottest music talent in Derry and Belfast.

In the build up to FUSE, there will also be an opportunity for film makers and music artists to apply for a cash fund to make an original film & score for the event.

Tickets: £3

SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER, 10PMJON GOMM

Jon Gomm is an English singer-songwriter and virtuoso performer, using a single acoustic guitar

to create drum sounds, bass lines and melodies simultaneously. His songs draw on a range of influences and styles, including blues, soul, rock and even metal. He is often a member of the "Guitar Masters tour", alongside its founders Preston Reed and Andy McKee.

“A classically trained guitarist, the techniques he uses... are something else”. Contact Music.

Tickets £8

SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER, 10PMA NIGHT WITH ROY ARBUCKLE & FRIENDS

Esteemed local musician Roy Arbuckle invites old friends and current artists to collaborate with him on stage for songs from throughout his long career in music. Be sure to book your table for this special cabaret music night with memorable music and full table service.

Tickets: £7

Theatre of Witness presents

RELEASE: A DOCUMENTARY fILM DIRECTED BY DECLAN KEENEY

Monday 9th September, 7pmAdmission free

Everyone has a past; but should they be defined by it?

The legacy of the conflict in Northern Ireland weighs heavily on many of those who experienced it, pain and loss is as relevant today as it was 30 years ago.

This film bears witness to the first hand accounts of 6 remarkable men as they each share their own story publicly through the performance of the

original Theatre of Witness production 'Release'.

Told by a former British soldier, RUC detective, prison governor, ex-prisoners and a man who survived a car bomb attack as a child, their journey is at times heartbreaking, extraordinary, breath-takingly brave but ultimately transformational.

 

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The critically acclaimed creators of internet sensations ‘Nordie Shore’ and ‘Gaelic Footballer’s Wives’ make their debut in the city; bringing their unique blend of live sketches, stand up, video sketches and live music.

Unique in the UK & Ireland, and with backers and support from Jennifer Saunders, Channel 4 to hip-hop star Sisqo, this is your chance to see the notorious FNT Live up close and personal!

King of Comedy Promotions and The Big Tickle present

MICKY BARTLETTFriday 13th September, 8pmTickets: £10.00/£8.00Contains strong language and adult content. Over 18s.

Northern Ireland’s answer to Kevin Bridges.

Breakout star of BBC NI’s comedy panel show ‘Monumental’, Micky has blown away audiences at the Odyssey Arena and the Grand Opera House, and has shared a stage with the legendary Rhod Gilbert.

Famed for his role in the hugely popular internet series ‘I am Fighter’, Micky is a regular performer at the famed Empire Comedy Club in Belfast.

With his first solo show Go Wi Ma performing to rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Electric Picnic, Micky Bartlett is officially the hottest comedy name in Northern Ireland.

The Big Tickle present

fNT LIvEFriday 6th September, 8pmTickets: £7.00Contains strong language and adult content. Over 15s.

The next big thing in comedy” Belfast Telegraph

“Smart, confessional, insightful, and always funny” Big Laughs

Northern Ireland’s most extreme comedy sensation” Sunday World

Lisa Richards & the Big Tickle present

NEIL DELAMERE: SMARTBOMBSaturday 14th September, 8pmTickets: £16.00 Over 18s

Following his sold out performance last year Neil Delamere returns with a brilliant new show. ‘Smartbomb’ sees the star of BBC’s The Blame Game and Fighting Talk and RTE’s The Panel explain Ireland’s recession, eye patches and email viruses. Probably not in that order.

Book now to catch one of Ireland’s finest comedians at his hilarious best.

“Funny, engaged, clever, inventive, entertaining"Irish Independent

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BELfAST MEDIA fESTIvAL AT CULTURETECHThursday 12th- Friday 13th SeptemberAdmission Free

Is it time up for Broadcast Television?

This year the Belfast Media Festival is going back to basics, focusing all attention around television and its future. There will also be the usual opportunities to get hands-on with current and new broadcast technology and free camera training workshops from the BBC Academy.

Sessions will also include debate around diversity in the creative industries including a showcase screening of Zhenia Mahdi's thought-provoking 'Tapestry of Colours', debate and insight around funding for Indies, a session on the Irish Language, the usual highlight session 'Meet The Commission-ers', and a new venture: The BMF Showcase.

The BMF Showcase, on Thursday 12 September from 10am-1pm, is aimed at graduates, students and any young person interested in a career in the creative industries. There will be media profes-sionals from all sectors to talk to, demonstrations of camera and digital equipment. The BBC Academy and Channel 4's 4Talent will be present to discuss new initiatives, and the BBC Academy's 'Getting In' session will give advice on how to make that final breakthrough into the industry

If you're interested in attending register now at www.belfastmediafestival.co.uk as places are limited.

Ki Productions & the Big Tickle present

I LOvE YOU, YOU’RE PERfECT, NOW CHANGEBook and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music by Jimmy RobertsThursday 19th- Saturday 21st September, 8pmTickets £10.00 Over 16sI Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change is a riotous piece of Musical Theatre and the second-longest running musical in Off-Broadway history, running for 12 years and 5003 performances!

Presented in the form of a series of vignettes connected by the central theme of love and relationships. The show is everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage,

lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit. This show is a sizzling melting pot of nudity, foul language and scenes of a sexual nature.

From the Company who brought you ‘The Last 5 Years’ Starring Peter Corry and Michelle Forbes

Originally Produced in New York by James Hammerstein, Bernie Kukoff and Jonathan Pollard. Original Direction by Joel Bishoff. Originally produced by the American Stage Company James N. Vagias, Executive Producer. An amateur production by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe Ltd.

Directed by Kieran Griffiths

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CULTURE NIGHTFriday 20th September, 5.30pm – 11pmAdmission Free

The Playhouse will open its famous red doors for a fun packed day. The award winning Playhouse, as featured on BBC Restoration, is housed in two 'B1' listed buildings, which were former Sister of Mercy Primary Schools dating back to 1887 and 1911. Refurbished at a cost of £4.6 million, winner of the UK BURA Award 2009, and finalist of BBC Restoration 2004, The Playhouse is well worth a visit. Tour times: 10 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 2 pm and 3 pm.

Also at The Playhouse, part of the British Federation for Historical Swordplay (BFHS)and the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, the Medieval Combat Group will be giving European Heritage Open Day visitors the unique opportunity to learn about the heritage of the European Longsword and its use during the 12th and 13th centuries. This Historic European Martial Arts (HEMA) group will utilise techniques from period manuscripts to recreate the fighting styles of the medieval era, to let you discover the history, see the techniques and even try a taster class (18+)! Everyone is welcome to watch the demonstration, however spaces will be limited for the following workshop, so booking is essential! More information and booking www.doeni.gov.uk.Demonstration from 2pm - 2:30pm, workshop from 2:45pm - 3.30pm.

Come take part in the massive success of culture night … where hundreds of venues, historic buildings and creative businesses open their doors until late, offering the public free access to the city’s most important arts and cultural organizations! The Award Winning Playhouse has a night of free tours, talks and performances - a great opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes view of what makes The Playhouse special.

Events include:

• A photographic exhibition created by Derry~Londonderry born author/humanitarian, and NOKIA Ambassador, Don Mullan, that links Derry~Londonderry with the monasteries and places across Ireland associated with St Columba

• Opportunity to see Mary Hill School of Ballet until 8pm

• Tours of the historic buildings (UK 2009 BURA Award Winner)

HERITAGE OPEN DAYSaturday 7th SeptemberAdmission Free

Love the Concept & the Big Tickle present

LOvE THE CONCEPTThursday 26th September, 8pmTickets: £8.00 Over 16s

Just like the renegade master or a dose of the clap ‘Love the Concept’ are back once again. Fans of surrealist sketch jiggery pokery are in for an ‘unrelentingly quick witted’ laughter fuelled treat.

The Concept are reforming for a special perfor-mance which will also showcase the best new

comedians in town. Comedian of Culture Bobby Best will be giving an exclusive performance of his one man show.

There will be a surprise guest appearances and performances from Rudolpho the Clown, Fintan Harvey, Rory McSwiggan and many more...

“Non Stop laughs mean we just love the Concept” Derry Journal

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Free Thinking is BBC Radio 3’s hugely popular festival of ideas and provocative debate and this summer we are taking events across the UK.

Radio 3’s Matthew Sweet will be exploring Derry-Londonderry’s cultural past and celebrating the city’s status as City of Culture 2013 with a series of debates and interviews with major cultural figures recorded at The Playhouse. And in 'If Walls Could Talk', five leading writers will also be reflecting on the city in specially commissioned talks

Admission is free but ticketed. For updates on guests and events, and to be part of the audience, go to www.bbc.co.uk/freethinking

Sole Purpose Productions and The Rainbow Project presents

PITS AND PERvERTSThursday 3rd & Friday 4th October, 8pmTickets: £10.00

Written by Micheál Kerrigan with script development by Patricia Byrne and Mary Connors This dynamic new play follows the story of Sean, who leaves Derry in the 1980's. After coming out as a gay man in London he becomes involved in the Gay Community's support of the Miner's Strike. Two miners from South Wales come to stay with Sean and his partner not realising they are a gay couple. The events that unfold impacts on all their lives. This entertaining and poignant play is based on real events in Thatcher's Britain. It highlights the power of community. Supported by Derry Trades

An ISL and a BSL interpreter will be present at the performance on Friday 4th October Union Council.

BBC RADIO 3 fREE THINKING Friday 27th & Saturday 28th SeptemberAdmission free

Culture Company 2013 and Louise Chantal Produtions presents

SEA LAvENDERTue 8th- Fri 11th October 2013, 8pmSat 12th October, 8.30pmTickets: £14/£10

The UK première of this highly acclaimed play set during the 1689 Siege of Derry. Two men on different sides of the conflict form a deeply affecting, surprising bond which overcomes their enmity.

Performed by the author, this acclaimed new play will come to Derry for one night only after its four-week run at the Edinburgh Festival. Glistening with moments of unexpected tenderness, the play fatefully reconnects the lives of two very different men in intensely personal stories underpinned by Derry’s recent past. Captioned performance- Saturday 12 October.

Culture Company 2013 and Louise Chantal Produtions presents

MORNING AND AfTERNOONOne Performance onlySat 12th October 7pm Tickets: £11/£8. Ticket for both shows £20

A unique chance to see these acclaimed contrasting plays exploring Derry’s past and present, by Derry-born writer/director, Andy Hinds.

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Theatre of Witness present

SANCTUARYThursday 17th- Saturday 19th October, 8pmAdmission free

'Sanctuary' the fourth original Playhouse, Theatre of Witness production in co-operation with Holywell Trust, illuminates the stories of those in exile, those seeking safe haven, and those who have created oasis's of peace and healing in Northern Ireland.

The performers include refugee and asylum seekers from countries of war, as well as those who have sought or offered refuge following sectarianism and/or violence. Sanctuary also highlights moments of ordinary and humble peace building.

'Sanctuary' is created and directed by Teya Sepinuck, with music by Brian Irvine and film by Declan Keeney.

Admission is f ree - please book seats to avoid disappointment.

Each performance will be followed by a light reception.

 

Phizzical in association with Belgrade Theatre Coventry present

CYMBELINEWednesday 6th November, 8pmTickets £11/£8 (Group rates available)

A comic, romantic and magical play by William Shakespeare, presented by Phizzical in association with Belgrade Theatre Coventry.

The kingdom is in turmoil and the fate of a country is at stake.

What happens when the lives of a foolish king, a beautiful princess, her banished husband and a charming rogue collide?

Based on the play by William Shakespeare, the improbable becomes probable in this epic, adventurous romance filled with heroic strangers, sinister villains, ghosts, gods and long-lost brothers. Will the kingdom have its happily ever after?

Songshead and Richard Laird present

LAURA GAILEY SOMEWHERE IN THE DARKNESSThursday 7th November, 12.30pm-2pmTickets: free (light refreshments provided)

Singer/songwriter and composer Richard Laird will present a collection of new songs reflecting the personal stories of the men that fought and died in the First World War.

A new composition evoking the story of Laura Gailey, the only woman named on the war memorial in Derry~Londonderry’s Diamond, through music and song will be performed by Richard and several local musicians and singers for this special lunchtime performance, which also includes a short film.

Culture Company Individual Artist Award

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WOW WOMEN Of THE WORLD fESTIvALFriday 8th – Sunday 10th November

WOW - Women of the World comes to the City of Culture in November. It is fitting that a year of celebration in 2013 should embrace the contribu-tion that women have made to the city’s culture and history. Join us for a full, inspiring and thought-provoking festival that celebrates women and girls, and discusses the obstacles they face across the world. WOW is a festival of performance, talks and debates where you can hear from women who are

breaking the mould in science, entrepreneurship, the arts, sport, economics, health, business and much more. Enjoy music and art and discuss fashion and feminism, craft, civil rights, women in industry and dozens of other topics in sessions for women, men, boys and girls. WOW is a global festival originating at Southbank Centre, London, and has been to the USA and Australia.

THE DERRY JAZZ AND BIG BAND fESTIvAL2nd May- 6th MayTickets: £6Text to be suppliedTHE CLEARING BY HELEN EDMUNDSON, DIRECTED BY PATRICIA KESSLERTuesday 12th – Saturday 16th November, 8pmTickets: £14/ £10 (Preview night Tuesday 12th November- All tickets £10)

‘The Clearing’ is set during the years of the Irish transplantation and the era of Cromwell. All Irish and English settlers who had fought against the Commonwealth were to be dispossessed of their land and banished, on pain of execution, to inhospitable and famine-stricken Connaught. Robert Preston, a young English Protestant has married Maddy O’Hart, a fiery Irish Catholic.They live happily on Robert's family home in

Ireland, until Cromwell's laws threaten not only their happiness, but their lives. The play is an emotional rollercoaster of Love, betrayal, power and class.

ISL and BSL signed and Captioned performance Thursday 14 November, 8pm

THE PLAYHOUSE AND DEAR CONJUNCTIONAs part of celebrations for UK City of Culture 2013 The Playhouse has teamed up with Parisian Theatre Company Dear Conjunction to present two unique plays…

“Edmundson’s writing is passionate, poetic, muscular… The result is gripping.” Sunday Times

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THE PLAYHOUSE AND DEAR CONJUNCTIONAs part of celebrations for UK City of Culture 2013 The Playhouse has teamed up with Parisian Theatre Company Dear Conjunction to present two unique plays…

MORE LIvES THAN ONEOSCAR WILDE & THE BLACK DOUGLASSaturday 2nd November 2013, 7.30pm , at the Beech Hill HotelTickets: £25 (Includes supper)

An intimate supper with Oscar Wilde, recounting the life and times of the infamous author, displaying both Wilde's genius and his arrogance, and giving examples such as Oscar's self awarded title of 'Professor of Aesthetics', Writer Les Clack gives Wilde lovers a show to remember!

“ An enjoyable and revealing evening for anyOscar Wilde fan” The British Theatre Guide

Cathedral Youth Club presents

ExODUS REvISITEDWednesday 20th November, 8pmTickets: £5/ Under 16’s £2

‘Exodus Revisited’ is the funny and warm story of four friends from both sides of the community during the Exodus of the Protestant community in the city to the West Bank in the 1980’s.

This community drama is written by local play-wright Madeline McCully, author of ‘The Creggan Story’, and revisits the much discussed topic of the ‘Exodus’ from a cross-community perspective.

Whilst giving recognition to the trauma behind the exodus of people from both ‘sides’ of the City during the troubles, this drama chooses not to dwell on the troubles but actually highlight how the community has moved forward.

By Madeline McCully

ONE ACT CITY Of DERRY DRAMA fESTIvALThurs 21st-Sat 23rd November, 7.30pmTickets: £8.00

Drama, challenge and a unique chance to enjoy eight very different plays over three nights; this is a celebration of the joy of amateur production! Local teams and drama groups, hailing from any part of Ireland, will each present a one –act play and receive a short public adjudication on their performance.

The Festival is affiliated to both the Association of Ulster Drama Festivals and the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland, so competing groups can qualify for both Ulster and All-Ireland Finals.

Adjudicator Anna Walker Association of Drama Adjudicators

For full details of the competition please visit www.cityofderrydramafestival.org.

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Field Day Theatre Company in association with City of Culture 2013 presents

A PARTICLE Of DREAD By Sam ShepardDirected by Nancy Meckler , Cast includes Stephen ReaThursday 28th Nov - Saturday 7th Dec, 8pm (no performance Sunday 1st Dec)

Matinee: Saturday 7th December, 2pmTickets: £18/£15 Previews: £12/£10 (28th & 29th Nov) Suitable for 16+

Field Day returns to The Playhouse to stage the world premiere of a new play for Derry by internationally acclaimed American stage and screen writer Sam Shepard, in which he gives a distinctive and compelling take on the Oedipus story. In a career spanning nearly 50 years, Sam Shepard has gained the critical regard, media attention, and iconic status enjoyed by only a rare few in American theatre. His stage work includes classics such as ‘Buried Child’, ‘True West’ and

‘A Lie of the Mind’, along with screenplays such as ‘Paris, Texas’ and ‘Fool for Love’. This unique collaboration of theatre greats includes Nancy Meckler, former Artistic Director of Shared Experience who now directs regularly with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Stephen Rea, one of Ireland's most accomplished actors on stage and screen.

 

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The Playhouse presents

THREE MONOLOGUES: TWINKLETOES, MUSTN’T fORGET HIGH NOON, CHRISTINE by Jennifer Johnston, Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin

Tuesday 10th -Saturday 14th Dec8pm performances in The Playhouse TheatreTickets: £14/£10 (Previews Tuesday 10th December- All tickets £10)

Three monologues written by award-winning Irish author Jennifer Johnston in response to The Troubles in Northern Ireland.In ‘Mustn’t Forget High Noon’ the best friend of a young Protestant man, Billy, has just been shot by the IRA. In ‘Christine’ the wife of Billy mourns his violent death at the hands of the IRA. ‘Twinkletoes’

follows the story of the wife of a top IRA prisoner who is looked up to by her community.The final and most ambitious City of Culture 2013 Playhouse production, these rarely performed monologues are an opportunity to showcase the lesser known dramatic work of one of Ireland’s greatest living writers.

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Be part of an audience transported (literally and spiritually) into 1974.

Three secret locations will provide the backdrop for these special on location performances of this Playhouse production.

ISL and BSL signed, captioned and audio described performance Thursday 12th December, 8pm

The Playhouse presents

THREE MONOLOGUES: ON LOCATIONTuesday 10th -Saturday 14th Dec12pm performances on location starting from The Playhouse

Artscare presents

HEART AND SOULSunday 15th December, 8pm

Following on from the highly successful sell out concert of last November, Arts Care will once again showcase a truly vibrant variety of creative talents from across the Western Trust.

Prescribed to heal the heart and soothe the soul, the rich and diverse programme of entertainment is proof that shining stars are not just found on top of the Christmas tree!

Full line up and ticket information visit www.artscare.co.uk.

Laugh Your Leg Off Productions present

THE SEARCH fOR THE HOLY PAILBy Gregory Peck and Brian HassonThursday 19th & Friday 20th Dec 8pm Tickets: £10/ £8 Concessions/ Under 16s £5

The very first Christmas farce by Laugh Your Leg Off Productions!

Based locally in the ‘Kingdom of Legenderry’ this brand new laugh- a- minute Christmas panto takes the audience on a journey with Prince Flawless in his quest for the Holy Pail.

The evil Misdemeanor has put a curse of eternal darkness on Legenderry. With his henchmen But and Ben the King’s men, the prince begins an epic journey to find the only thing that can break the spell, the magic pail. But will his arch nemesis Ally Tosis get in the way?

This unique mini panto brings local teenagers, children and new and experienced actors to the stage for a very special celebration of Yuletide spirit!

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THE PLAYHOUSE 21ST ANNIvERSARY BLACK AND DIAMOND BALL Sunday 22nd December, 8pmTickets £40 (includes three course meal, entertainment and champagne reception)

A magical black and diamond ball will mark the 21st birthday of The Playhouse and conclusion of the extraordinary year as City of Culture 2013.

Dress in your finest for a night to remember in aid of The Playhouse. At the beech hill hotel.

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Dyad Productions present

THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH Of MARILYN MONROEThursday 6th February 2014, 8pmTickets: £11/ £9

Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: alone in her bedroom, in dressing gown and slippers; no glitz, no glamour, no masks. Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels her remarkable life and bares all, revealing a biting intelligence, a frustrated talent and an imperfect body. This stark confes-sional (DiMaggio, Gable, Miller, Hyde, her mother – it’s all here) offers a radical interpretation of this Hollywood legend and leads us, in real time, to the very moment of her death. From Dyad Productions (Austen’s Women, I, Elizabeth, The Diaries of Adam and Eve, Female Gothic).

Play On Words Theatre in association with European Arts Company Presents

TOM CREAN ANTARCTIC ExPLORERWritten & performed by Aidan DooleySaturday 8th February 2014, 8pm’Tickets: £12.50

This multi-award winning and critically acclaimed show that has played to over quarter of a million people worldwide returns to The Playhouse for one night only.Tom Crean (1877– 1938), the intrepid Antarctic explorer, and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance.One of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expedi-tions; Tom Crean’s story is not to be missed.

COMING TO THE PLAYHOUSE IN 2014…

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Artskills provides young people with the opportunity to gain their essential skills qualification in literacy, including Open College Network qualifications in creative writing, digital photography, film and video, performance and web design.”

AGED 16+ OUT Of WORK?NOT IN TRAINING?INTERESTED IN THE ARTS?WELCOME TO ARTSKILLS 2013 !

WHO WE CAN WORK WITH? We can work with individuals from 16 upwards who are not in education, employment (less than 16hrs) or training (less than four weeks to complete).

WHAT? The course is made up of the main element which is the Essential skills element (60hrs), Creative Writing (30hrs), Digital Photography (30hrs), Film and Video (30hrs), Performance (30hrs) & Web De-sign (30hrs) in total the time commitment to the course is 210 hours.

WHERE?The Playhouse

WHEN?This course will commence Tuesday 24 September 2013 and run for twelve weeks every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 – 4pm.

INCENTIvES? Due to the generosity of funders we are in a position to cover student travel to the course, EMA (education maintenance allowance) lunch costs depending on timetabling. Completers of the course will also receive a £100 cash bonus upon successfully completing the course.

Places are limited and booking is essential. For further information and enrolment please contact Siuán O’Doherty Artskills Coordinator at The Playhouse on 02871268027 or via email on siuan@derryplayhouse.co.uk:

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SOLE PURPOSE PRODUCTIONS BRING YOU A SPECIAL THEATRE LAB WITH LOUISE STEPHENS ALExANDER fROM THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE LONDON SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER 2013 10.00 am – 4.30pmfee £40 / £30 concessions

Do you have scripts or parts of scripts you would like to try out with other writers? Part of a stage play you've written, scenes from a screenplay or radio drama?

This will be an active 'on the floor' event. It will be convened by Patricia Byrne, Artistic Director of Sole Purpose Productions with guest facilitator, Louise Stephens Alexander, Literary Assistant with The Royal Court Theatre in London and former Literary Officer with The Traverse Theatre. Send us a four page extract of your script with a five line synopsis. Your work will then be 'stood

up' by actors who are associates of Sole Purpose Productions, and you will receive constructive feedback. If you are interested in participating contact Sole Purpose Productions on 028 71 279918, or email solepurpose@mac.com Website www.solepurpose.org

Book early, as places are limited. Deadline for submission is 22.11.13. Participants are required to commit to the full day. Fee £40 / £30 conc

ADULT EvENING PAINTING CLASSES Terms are for six weeks- from Wed 18th Sept to 23rd Oct2013, and from Wed 6th Nov to 11th Dec 2013. Workshop runs from 7-9pm each Wednesday night. Cost is £30 per term, covering materials – two canvases, paints acrylics/oils and brushes. For all levels, everybody welcome.Contact: Emma Logue mail@creativeenergy.org.uk 07821410616 for more info and payment details.

CLASS ACT SCHOOL Of SPEECH AND DRAMA Every Friday 4.30pm - 6pm. Feis work, Grade examinations, boost your confidence and have lots of fun!Contact: Loretta 0791 999 2662 Brenda 0775 326 7982.

UNISON IN HARMONY Community Choir workshops with Valerie Whitworth. For 10 Weeks from Wednesday 18th September from 7pm - 9pm. This is a Music Promise project and is free and open to all over 10 years to 80.Contact: Valerie Whitworth 07526534183 or visit www.valeriewhitworth.co.uk

GROUPS BASED IN THE PLAYHOUSE

SOLE PURPOSE PRODUCTIONS is a professional theatre company founded in 1997 to use the discourse of imagination to investigate and illuminate social and public issues.Contact: 028 7127 9918.www.solepurpose.org

LILLIPUT THEATRE COMPANYis Northern Ireland’s leading theatre company for adults with learning difficulties. Recent productions include a specially adaptedversion of Macbeth and commissioned plays exploring disability rights.Contact: 028 7136 8150.

PLAYBOx THEATRE COMPANY Drama classes for children and young people aged 5 – 15. Workshops every Wednesday: 5 – 10 yr olds, 3.45 pm – 4.45 pm, £3.50 per session; 11 – 15 yr olds, 4.45 pm – 6.15pm, £4.50 per session.Contact the Playhouse on 028 7126 8027

DERRY PLAYHOUSE WRITERS meet at The Playhouse every Wednesday from 1pm– 4pm and offer a series of workshops, drop-in classes and masterclasses.Contact: www.derryplayhousewriters.org

SCOIL RINCE CATHAIR NA MBALLAI: THE WALLED CITY SCHOOL Of DANCEmeets every Tuesday from 5.30pm – 7.30pm under the instruction of MichaelaTemple TCRDM. Irish dancing for fun and exercise as well as competition.Contact 028 7135 1895 / 07749 967 841 or email michaela1@hotmail.com.

TAI CHI A gentle way to get fit and into shape designed to improve co-ordination, relieve stress and strengthen joints and muscles. Every Monday from 7- 8.30pm. For 10 weeks from 16th September. Cost £3. Contact: 028 7126 8027.

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LIfE DRAWING CLASSES Running September 14th & 28th, October 12th & 26th, November 9th & 23rd and December 7th & 14th from 2- 4pm.Cost £6 per session. Easels and conté pastels etc provided but please bring your own paper. Booking is essential. All levels welcome. Contact: Emma Logue mail@creativeenergy.org.uk 07821410616.

DESIGN DEN Our famous Saturday Art Club features a series of art workshops exploring different art themes, art history and teach budding artists an array of unique art skills from Batik to 3D modelling. Contact: 028 71 268027.

PLAYHOUSE PAINTERSbased around the Alily Foyle ethos – Active learning in later years, this group is targeted towards retired people interested in shared creativity. Every Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4pm.Contact: 028 71 268027.

MARY HILL SCHOOL Of BALLET holds regular classes every Friday (3pm – 8pm)and Saturday (9am – 1pm).Contact 028 7132 9005victoria@maryhillsschoolofballet.co.uk

SO MUCH MORE THAN YOGA CLASSES Ease yourself into the day and give your mind and body a gentle awakening! Gentle stretches, breath-ing and relaxation techniques as well as meditation and affirmations. Suitable for beginners and those with experience. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Yoga mats provided. Thursdays 10.30am to 12pm from 19th September.Contact: mchugh.ursula78@gmail.com

ACTORS GYMNASIUM A working actor’s studio which offers drop in classes covering various areas within a working actor’s life. More information can be sourced at www.facebook.com/ActorsGymnasium

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTMAKING Learn more advanced use of your camera, photograph composition and photoshop. OCN Level 2, for 10 Weeks on Tuesdays, 6-9pm from 11th October to 10th December. Cost: £45 Contact Sharon on 02871 268027

THE JAMMHOUSE An innovative music project offering young and emerging talent the opportunity to showcase their music at regular live music nights at The Playhouse.Contact thejammhouse@hotmail.co.uk or www.facebook.com/thejammhouse.

CREATIvE PATH A series of highly enjoyable workshops that look at the creativity inherent in each of us which very of-ten gets blocked and for many gets interrupted by the challenges of modern day living. Follow a path to develop your creativity through a programme that inspires spontaneity, imagination and fun using Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way as a toolkit. Contact: mchugh.ursula78@gmail.com

· 93 Luxurious Rooms including Suites· Award Winning Bar & Restaurant· Conference & Banqueting Facilities up to 250 delegates· Private Fitness Centre with Sauna· Complementary Secure Car Park

Butcher Street, Derry-Londonderry, BT48 6HLT: 028 7137 1000 F: 028 7137 1234E: reservations@thd.ie www.towerhotelderry.com

TOWER HOTELin the heart of the city

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“The Playhouse is an amazing space and it was perfect… Looked after every possible detail for us” Arts Council of Northern Ireland

If you are organising a Conference, Workshop, Festival, Seminar, Meeting, Information Day, Lecture, Graduation Ceremony, Trade Fair, Press Launch, Fashion Show… Why not consider one of the most unique award winning conference venues in the North West?

Situated in the heart of the historic walled city of Derry Londonderry, The Playhouse has flexible, state-of-the-art conference facilities including our 175 Seat Theatre and additional break out and training rooms.

Facilities available include wireless broadband, infra-red hearing, air conditioning etc. Catering also available.

Recent clients include: British Council, Celtic Media Festival, Academy of Urbanism,ILEX, Princes Trust, Derry City Council, BBC Children In Need, The British Film Institute and Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

For more information on hiring The Playhouse contact: The Playhouse on 028 71268027 or email us on: info@derryplayhouse.co.uk

ROOM AND CONfERENCE HIRE

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SEPTEMBER

fri 6FNT Live P7

Sat 7Heritage Day P11

Mon 9Theatre of Witness ‘Release’ P6

Thurs 12 - fri 13 Belfast Media Festival at CultureTech P9

fri 13 Micky Bartlett- Go Wi Ma P7

Sat 14 Neil Delamere: Smartbomb P8

Sat 14Jammhouse FUSE P5

Thurs 19 - Sat 21 I Love You, You’re perfect, Now Change P10

fri 20 Culture Night 2013 P11

OCTOBERThurs 3 - fri 4 Pits and Perverts P8

Tues 8 - Sat 12 Sea Lavender by Andy Hinds P14

Sat 12 Morning and Afternoon by Andy Hinds P14

Thurs 17 - Sat 19 Theatre of Witness Sanctuary P15

Sat 26 Jammhouse with Roy Arbuckle P5

Sat 21 Jammhouse Jon Gomm P5

Thurs 26 Love the Concept P12

fri 27 - Sat 28 BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking P13

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NOvEMBER

Sat 2 More Lives Than One by Leslie Clack P19

Wed 6 Cymbeline P16

Thurs 7 Laura Gailey - Somewhere in the Darkness P16

fri 8 - Sun 10 Women of the World Festival P17

Tues 12-Sat 16 The Clearing by Helen Edmundson P18

Wed 20 Exodus Revisited by Madeline McCully P20

Thurs 21-Sat 23 One-Act City of Derry Drama Festival P20

Thurs 28 - Sat 7 A Particle of Dread By Sam Shepard P21

DECEMBER

Tues 10 - Sat 14 Three Monologues by Jennifer Johnston P22

Sun 15 Heart and Soul P24

Thurs 19-fri 20 The Search for the Holy Pail P24

Sun 22 The Playhouse 21st Anniversary Black & Diamond Ball P25

HOW TO BOOKBy Telephone: Call (028)71268027 during box office hours.In person: Simply call into the box office during office hours.Online: Log on to www.derryplayhouse.co.uk anytimeOn the Night: The Box Office will be open 45 minutes before a performance for ticket sales/collections.

The Playhouse is located within the historic Walls of Derry. Londonderry, just a short walk from the Foyleside and Richmond Shopping Centres (see map)

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5-7 Artillery StreetDerry Londonderry, BT48 6RG, Northern IrelandTel: 028 71 268027Fax: 028 71 261884www.derryplayhouse.co.ukinfo@derryplayhouse.co.uk

The Playhouse is supported by the following organisations:

The Henry Smith Charity